Commentary on John 3:17: Christ Sent to Save, Not Condemn

The post presents a brief commentary on John 3:17 from the book "The New Testament with Brief Commentary" by the late Professor Panagiotis N. Trembelas of the Theological School of the University of Athens and the Brotherhood of Theologians "The Savior" (11th edition, May 2025). The commentary contrasts the universal scope of Christ's mission with a particular Jewish expectation of the Messiah.

It explains that God did not send His Son to judge and condemn humanity, but that the whole world might be saved through Him. The commentary notes that some Jews believed the Messiah would save only Jews and condemn all other nations, while the Gospel reveals God's purpose is the salvation of the entire human race. The post includes the Greek text of John 3:17: "For God did not send His Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him."